{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"89 | Creating A High Performance Environment","description":"What separates good teams from great teams? It isn't just talent\u2014it's the environment. In this episode of All Things Performance, Dr. Josiah Igono takes a deep dive into one of the most overlooked competitive advantages in sports: building a high-performance environment. Whether you're a coach, parent, captain, athletic director, or athlete, you're an architect of the athletic experience. Every conversation, every expectation, and every interaction shapes the culture that athletes experience\u2014and ultimately influences how they perform under pressure. Drawing from performance psychology and years of experience working with elite athletes and teams, Dr. Igono breaks down the essential elements of environments that consistently produce confident, resilient, and connected performers. You'll learn why the best cultures don't happen by accident\u2014they're intentionally designed. In this episode, you'll discover:   Why environment is one of the strongest predictors of performance.   How to promote mastery instead of fear of failure.   Practical ways to ensure every athlete feels seen, valued, and genuinely cared for.   Why great leaders challenge athletes without diminishing them.   How inviting player input increases ownership, accountability, and commitment.   The difference between creating a demanding culture and creating a hostile one.   How parents, coaches, and team captains can build trust, strengthen camaraderie, and develop lasting mental toughness.   If you've ever wondered why some teams consistently rise to the occasion while others underperform despite having talent, this episode provides a practical blueprint for creating a culture where athletes can thrive. Because championship performance isn't built by chance\u2014it begins with the environment you create. Listen now and start building a culture where confidence grows, resilience flourishes, and people perform at their highest level. Next Steps: Watch Podcasts &amp;amp; ATP content on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@allthingsperformance4379  Email Us:&amp;nbsp;atperformancellc@gmail.com  Subscribe, share, and join us as we explore the science, psychology, and practice of human performance. #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #Leadership #Coaching #MentalToughness #TeamCulture #HighPerformance #YouthSports #AthleteDevelopment #AllThingsPerformance #JosiahIgono ","author_name":"All Things Performance","author_url":"http:\/\/atperformance.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42160430\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204317605"}